dibutyl phthalate: Meaning and Definition of

dibu'tyl phthal'ate

Pronunciation: (thal'āt, fthal'-), [key]
— Chem. Chem.
  1. a colorless oily liquid, CHO, insoluble in water, used as a solvent, insect repellent, and plasticizer.
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